Event

When:

Saturday September 15, 2018 - Monday October 15, 2018

Where:

Tupelo, Mississippi

Description

From September 15 through October 15, 2018, the Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS will feature an exhibit and film commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. Visitors can view a photo exhibit or learn more about the De Soto expedition through the short film, “Hernando de Soto in America.”

Also, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41.